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Hemithyroidectomy - hair loss

Hi, just a quick message to ask if anyone has experienced hair loss after thyroid surgery? I have not had any side effects apart from this (eyebrow and hair...

Hi, just a quick message to ask if anyone has experienced hair loss after thyroi...

lau666

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Unable to tolerate Thiroyd

Get bad chest pain in evening after taking 1/2 tablet at 6am. Am thinking of trying Thyroid S as am on Levo again at moment, after stopping Nature Throid,...

Get bad chest pain in evening after taking 1/2 tablet at 6am. Am thinking of try...

snow22

•6 years ago

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Times Thunderer Opinion piece in full

There’s a life-changing (if not life-saving) drug that is affordable and available over the counter pretty much everywhere in the world. But in this country,...

There’s a life-changing (if not life-saving) drug that is affordable and availab...

diogenes

Remembering•6 years ago

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Medicheck results in.

Hi all just got my medicheck in.. im still waiting for vitamin d results... Antibodies are raised so advise on that would be great.. im currently on 50mcg...

Hi all just got my medicheck in.. im still waiting for vitamin d results... Anti...

Spotydave

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Just looking for sympathy :(

Sorry to post again - and thank you to everyone for all the support. Just struggling to get through this first 6 weeks. My 18 year old daughter has been on...

Sorry to post again - and thank you to everyone for all the support. Just stru...

StrugglingMum

•6 years ago

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Time article on T3 in full

The number of NHS prescriptions for a life-changing thyroid drug has fallen by about 40 per cent after a pharmaceutical company put the price of a tablet up...

The number of NHS prescriptions for a life-changing thyroid drug has fallen by a...

diogenes

Remembering•6 years ago

30 Replies

New here, looking for private doctor in London

Hi there, I have been suffering from depression including lack of interest in activities, difficulty concentrating, difficulty doing math and problems with...

Hi there, I have been suffering from depression including lack of interest in ac...

Sg14

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Times article and Opinion Piece on T3 supply and implications

Today in the times there is both an article on declining T3 use owing to cost (Billy Kenber) and an article n the Thunderer opinion column by Fiona McGowan on...

Today in the times there is both an article on declining T3 use owing to cost (B...

diogenes

Remembering•6 years ago

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GSK plans break-up after £10bn Pfizer deal

Just a snippet to inform you of major corporate changes in the world of pharma. The impact on us is not at all clear. Might be next to nothing. GSK...

Just a snippet to inform you of major corporate changes in the world of pharma. ...

helvella

Administrator•6 years ago

1 Reply

What is CRP level?

Just curious on what the CRP level I know that is something to do with inflammation of some sort. If anyone can explain what this is my result seems quite high...

Just curious on what the CRP level I know that is something to do with inflammat...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

T3 article based on Dr Pete Taylor’s Lancet report

Thousands of women are missing out on a vital thyroid drug after 60-fold rise in price by makers using loophole to charge NHS £7million a month * By...

Thousands of women are missing out on a vital thyroid drug after 60-fold rise in...

Airmed

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Strength of T3

I’m taking Tiromel which I’ve took 4 years now I’m due to go on NHS T3 , my endo knows I’m taking Tiromel he also knows I take 10 x25 mcg of Tiromel per day ....

I’m taking Tiromel which I’ve took 4 years now I’m due to go on NHS T3 , my endo...

Hidden

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Hello everyone. I'm in need of help. I had the following labs done yesterday, and have a Dr. appointment tomorrow.

Hello! I am new to the group, and so thankful I'm here. So much knowledge. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in 2009. Radioactive Iodine ablation was...

Hello! I am new to the group, and so thankful I'm here. So much knowledge. I ...

Thor70

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Vibrations

Anyone ever feel like they are vibrating on the inside? Especially in the head. All labs and scans show nothing neurological. On 50mcg of levo

Anyone ever feel like they are vibrating on the inside? Especially in the head. ...

Hypoaeo19

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Levothyroxine: WEIGHT GAIN, SEVER LEG MUSCLE CRAMPS and ANXIETY

When I was in year 11, 5 years ago , I started taking Levo for hypothyroidism. only recently I've connected my weight gain, anxiety and severe muscle cramps to...

When I was in year 11, 5 years ago , I started taking Levo for hypothyroidism. o...

LOVE11111

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Kelp & maca for hypothyroid

Kelp didnt work for me nor did maca powder ... am so unlucky

reyni

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Endo recommendations Scotland

Does anyone have any recommendations for thyroid friendly Endos in Scotland please and have any experience they are willing to share?

Does anyone have any recommendations for thyroid friendly Endos in Scotland plea...

Craigmhor39

•6 years ago

1 Reply

T3 supply By Chemist affected by Brexit?

Hi I have been told by my Chemist that they cannot get the brand Morningside T3 because of Brexit ! could this really be true? they say they can get Teva but...

Hi I have been told by my Chemist that they cannot get the brand Morningside T3 ...

eghjm100

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Increased my T4 and T3 levels, but TSH heading up?

Please see results. I'm unsure why my TSH is on the up when I've improved my T4/T3? TSH 2.02 mIU/L 0.27 - 4.20 FREE THYROXINE...

Please see results. I'm unsure why my TSH is on the up when I've improved my T4/...

NealF

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Adrenals?

Hello all, just need some advice on what is going on ... keep urinating, constantly thirsty. Balance is off again and every so often my voice slurrs and...

Hello all, just need some advice on what is going on ... keep urinating, constan...

AleB

•6 years ago

19 Replies

6 weeks to an endocrinology appointment

saw the respiratory consultant a few weeks ago, who decided i might have acortisol deficiency and needed it checking... have an endocrinology appointment for...

saw the respiratory consultant a few weeks ago, who decided i might have acortis...

Chip_y2kuk

•6 years ago

4 Replies

§1```What do you folks think of these results?

New here. Wifey has been diagnosed with Hashimoto's TPO 6 x Normal maximum at 243. B12 524 ng/l (130-1100). Folate 16.3 (12.7-15) Serum free triiodothyronine...

New here. Wifey has been diagnosed with Hashimoto's TPO 6 x Normal maximum at 24...

helenshubby

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Why is ferritin high?

At my request, doctor tested ferritin, which had never been tested before, although in the past, other iron blood markers were tested and were within range....

At my request, doctor tested ferritin, which had never been tested before, altho...

vocalEK

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Advice please on latest results

I’ve been feeling extremely unwell, anxious, cold and exhausted so got a blood test done - results below. I know that my TSH is high for me, but can someone...

I’ve been feeling extremely unwell, anxious, cold and exhausted so got a blood t...

Rainbow47

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Results

Here is a screenshot of my latest results received 3 weeks ago. I did post to original thread but no feedback can anyone help me make any sense of these?

Here is a screenshot of my latest results received 3 weeks ago. I did post to or...

Craigmhor39

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Endocrinologist recommended Northamptonsire

Hi, can anyone recommend an Endocrinologist in the Northamptonshire area that I could go privately to without a GP referral. Long story short - My GP is happy...

Hi, can anyone recommend an Endocrinologist in the Northamptonshire area that I ...

3doorsdown

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Short Synacthen Test- Experiences and Results?

Had a short synacthen test today. Within a few minutes of the injection, I felt slightly dizzy and out of it. A few more minutes pass and it feels as though...

Had a short synacthen test today. Within a few minutes of the injection, I felt ...

vielibre

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Latest from Dr Malcolm Kendrick on his removal from Wikipedia

This is self-explanatory:- https://drmalcolmkendrick.org/2018/12/18/wikipedia-a-parable-for-our-times/

This is self-explanatory:- https://drmalcolmkendrick.org/2018/12/18/wikipedia-a-...

shaws

Administrator•6 years ago

10 Replies

Update!

I previously posted about my symptoms and having autoimmune thyroid disease. My doc has tested my TSH which are in normal range. Are there other tests he can...

I previously posted about my symptoms and having autoimmune thyroid disease. My ...

Dipper86

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Addisons disease

Has anyone on here went and seen a private endo for Addison’s disease? My endo on the nhs is a disaster

Has anyone on here went and seen a private endo for Addison’s disease? My endo o...

Megan_1234

•6 years ago

1 Reply

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Thyroid UK

All posts for December 2018

Hemithyroidectomy - hair loss

Unable to tolerate Thiroyd

Times Thunderer Opinion piece in full

Medicheck results in.

Just looking for sympathy :(

Time article on T3 in full

New here, looking for private doctor in London

Times article and Opinion Piece on T3 supply and implications

GSK plans break-up after £10bn Pfizer deal

What is CRP level?

T3 article based on Dr Pete Taylor’s Lancet report

Strength of T3

Hello everyone. I'm in need of help. I had the following labs done yesterday, and have a Dr. appointment tomorrow.

Vibrations

Levothyroxine: WEIGHT GAIN, SEVER LEG MUSCLE CRAMPS and ANXIETY

Kelp & maca for hypothyroid

Endo recommendations Scotland

T3 supply By Chemist affected by Brexit?

Increased my T4 and T3 levels, but TSH heading up?

Adrenals?

6 weeks to an endocrinology appointment

§1```What do you folks think of these results?

Why is ferritin high?

Advice please on latest results

Results

Endocrinologist recommended Northamptonsire

Short Synacthen Test- Experiences and Results?

Latest from Dr Malcolm Kendrick on his removal from Wikipedia

Update!

Addisons disease

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All posts for December 2018

Hemithyroidectomy - hair loss

Unable to tolerate Thiroyd

Times Thunderer Opinion piece in full

Medicheck results in.

Just looking for sympathy :(

Time article on T3 in full

New here, looking for private doctor in London

Times article and Opinion Piece on T3 supply and implications

GSK plans break-up after £10bn Pfizer deal

What is CRP level?

T3 article based on Dr Pete Taylor’s Lancet report

Strength of T3

Hello everyone. I'm in need of help. I had the following labs done yesterday, and have a Dr. appointment tomorrow.

Vibrations

Levothyroxine: WEIGHT GAIN, SEVER LEG MUSCLE CRAMPS and ANXIETY

Kelp & maca for hypothyroid

Endo recommendations Scotland

T3 supply By Chemist affected by Brexit?

Increased my T4 and T3 levels, but TSH heading up?

Adrenals?

6 weeks to an endocrinology appointment

§1```What do you folks think of these results?

Why is ferritin high?

Advice please on latest results

Results

Endocrinologist recommended Northamptonsire

Short Synacthen Test- Experiences and Results?

Latest from Dr Malcolm Kendrick on his removal from Wikipedia

Update!

Addisons disease

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Where in the World do you currently (permanently) reside?

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§1```What do you folks think of these results?